The Biden Administration is signaling a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the ongoing Gaza War, with a new emphasis on utilizing the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to advocate for a pause in the conflict, the release of all hostages, and a warning against an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) assault on Rafah, marking a clear message to Netanyahu. This development comes as U.S. President Joe Biden, who had previously been advocating for a 'pause' in the hostilities between Israel and Hamas, is now increasingly using the term 'temporary ceasefire' in light of Israel's preparations for a ground offensive in Rafah.
A small but important rhetorical shift: As Rafah braces for Israeli ground assault, Biden says 'ceasefire' more often #CeasefireNOW https://t.co/ptaTeVswSW
#US President Joe #Biden has spent months wanting a “pause” in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in #Gaza. But with Israel preparing for a ground offensive in Rafah, his rhetoric is shifting to emphasize the need for a “temporary ceasefire”. https://t.co/zhLya0iayS
US President Joe Biden spent months wanting a ‘pause’ in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. But with Israel preparing for a ground offensive in Rafah, his rhetoric is shifting to emphasize the need for a ‘temporary ceasefire’ https://t.co/yLeH3XWgMd
⚠️ AS RAFAH BRACES FOR ISRAELI GROUND ASSAULT, BIDEN SAYS 'CEASEFIRE' MORE OFTEN (Reuters) U.S. President Joe Biden spent months wanting a "pause" in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. But with Israel preparing for a ground offensive in Rafah, his rhetoric is… https://t.co/p9r8cqBiyk
Mark this shift in U.S. policy toward UNSC involvement in the Gaza War: the Biden Administration is willing for the first time to use the UNSC to call for a pause in fighting, a release of all hostages, and a warning against an IDF assault on Rafah. It’s a shot across Netanyahu’s…